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Verses On Non-Retrogression 不退转偈

欲生极乐,得不退转,
应当此时,起行往前。

Desiring to be born in the Pure Land Of Ultimate Bliss, to attain non-retrogression, there should be, in this moment, starting the journey [with Practice], to go towards it.

从念至念,信愿念佛,
即是时时,往西行去。

From thought to thought, with Faith and Aspiration mindful of Āmítuófó’s name, thus is, from moment to moment, towards his Western Land, [with Practice], going there.

念佛不退,已是不退,
前往极乐,行不退路。

With mindfulness of Āmítuófó not retrogressing, this already is not retrogressing, in going towards the Land Of Ultimate Bliss, walking [with Practice], on non-retrogression’s path.

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